The primary purpose of the visit is to discuss Russia's WTO accession negotiations, but he will also address other bilateral trade issues. During his visit he will meet Prime Minister Kasyanov, Deputy Prime Minister Kudrin, Trade Minister Gref, members of the Duma and various representatives of European and Russian industries.
Au cours de son séjour, où seront également abordées d'autres questions commerciales bilatérales, le commissaire européen rencontrera le Premier ministre, M. Kasyanov, le vice-Premier ministre, M. Kudrin, le ministre du commerce, M. Gref, ainsi que des membres de la Douma et divers représentants des industries européenne et russe.